Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia, a relaxed Central European city of about 770,000 people where Habsburg-era streets, a medieval hilltop Upper Town, and a lively cafe culture sit side by side. It is known for the Museum of Broken Relationships, the Dolac market, the Tkalčićeva street terraces, Mirogoj cemetery, and one of Europe's best-loved Advent festivals.
Local currency: Euro (EUR); Croatia adopted the euro on 1 January 2023. Rate used here: 1 EUR = 1.15 USD.
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Zagreb.
- Mid-range
- €100-160 (approx $115-184)
- Luxury
- €250-450 (approx $287.5-517.5)+
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- €20-35 (approx $23-40.25)
- Budget
- €50-80 (approx $57.5-92)
- Midrange
- €90-150 (approx $103.5-172.5)
- Luxury
- €200-450 (approx $230-517.5)
Food
- Street
- €2-6 (approx $2.3-6.9)
- Local
- €8-15 (approx $9.2-17.25)
- Midrange
- €20-40 (approx $23-46)
- Fine
- €60-120 (approx $69-138)
Transport
- Tram Bus 90min
- About €1.50 from the driver or ZET kiosk/app (approx $1.73); cheaper 30-minute and 60-minute tickets exist (see note)
- Day Ticket
- €4.5 (approx $5.17)
- Taxi
- €6-15 (approx $6.9-17.25)
- Airport
- €1.5-30 (approx $1.72-34.5)
- Daytrip
- €3-15 (approx $3.45-17.25)
Activities
- Museum
- €5-12 (approx $5.75-13.8)
- Sites
- €3-10 (approx $3.45-11.5)
- Tour
- €15-50 (approx $17.25-57.5)
- Excursion
- €15-70 (approx $17.25-80.5)
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Zagreb costs end-to-end.
Weekend (2 days)
Suggested trip budget covering accommodation, meals, transport and activities.
3 days
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7 days
Suggested trip budget covering accommodation, meals, transport and activities.
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Buy ZET tickets at kiosks or in the app rather than from the driver
Eat the lunch menu (dnevni menu) at local restaurants for about €8-12 (approx $9.20-13.80)
Shop for picnic food at Dolac and supermarkets such as Konzum, Spar and Studenac
Use the free Upper Town, parks, Mirogoj and the walking routes for sightseeing
Stay in Lower Town hostels or just outside the centre along tram lines for lower prices
Take the funicular only once; the Upper Town is a short, free walk
Choose Wednesday-Thursday for cheaper accommodation outside Advent and summer festivals
Free things to do
Memorable experiences that cost nothing.
Upper Town walk
Stroll Gornji grad, St. Mark's Church exterior, Lotrščak Tower terrace and the Strossmayer promenade
Mirogoj Cemetery
Monumental arcades and gardens, one of Europe's finest cemeteries
Maksimir Park
Zagreb's largest park with lakes and playgrounds
Dolac Market
Browse produce, flowers and local snacks
Zrinjevac and the Green Horseshoe
Lower Town parks, pavilion and the Botanical Garden (free entry)
Jarun and Bundek lakes
Lake walks, cycling and summer swimming
Zagreb Cathedral
Neo-Gothic landmark; free to enter
Street art and Sunday flea market
Britanski trg flea market and the street-art murals of the city